UK boasts six-fold increase in number of hydropower schemes
(Tue 18 Jan 2011 12:21)
The UK Environment Agency has released figures that reveal a six-fold increase in the number of hydropower schemes planned in England and Wales in the past two years.
SAP launches trial electric car fleet in Germany
(Tue 18 Jan 2011 11:56)
Business software giants SAP has launched a roll-out of electric cars in Germany as part of its “Future Fleet” research project.
UN chief calls for global revolution to deliver clean energy for all
(Mon 17 Jan 2011 18:42)
With 1.6 billion people in developing countries still lacking access to electricity, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a global revolution to address the world’s energy challenges.
Oil giant plans new rig near habitat of critically endangered whale
(Mon 17 Jan 2011 11:56)
Sakhalin Energy Investment Company – part owned by Shell – has announced plans to build a major oil platform near a crucial feeding habitat of the Western North Pacific gray whale population.
UK tonight increases number of flood alerts as rainstorm closes in
(Fri 14 Jan 2011 23:17)
The UK Environment Agency has tonight increased the number of flood alerts from 63 to 78 as a developing band of heavy rain approaches.
Waste-to-energy plant built using world-first gasification technology
(Fri 14 Jan 2011 20:14)
High energy demand during long winters and tough environmental standards pose severe challenges for the Finnish city of Lahti’s energy company. That is why it is building one of the world’s most modern plants for con
UK braced for weekend of flash floods and extreme weather
(Fri 14 Jan 2011 11:21)
Parts of the UK are expected to be hit with heavy rainstorms this weekend leading The Environment Agency to issue 63 flood alerts and seven more serious warnings.
NASA blames "once-a-century" rain & flooding on record La Nina
(Thu 13 Jan 2011 22:51)
One of the strongest ever La Niña events has been blamed for the catastrophic flooding affecting the southern hemisphere, according to the latest NASA data.
Cases of rhino poaching triples to reach all-time high, warns WWF
(Thu 13 Jan 2011 22:10)
A total of 333 rhinos were illegally killed in South Africa in 2010, including ten critically endangered black rhinos, according to national park officials.
Number and impact of disasters increase over past decade
(Thu 13 Jan 2011 20:27)
The frequency and devastating impacts of disasters have increased in Europe in the period 1998-2009, a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) concludes.
Councils' drive to recycle is “too narrowly focused”, experts claim
(Thu 13 Jan 2011 19:53)
Pressure on local authorities to hit recycling targets could mean more rubbish actually ends up in landfill sites, according to the UK Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Scotland calls on Westminster to release £200m for renewables
(Wed 12 Jan 2011 18:27)
The Scottish government has slated the UK Treasury's “intransigence” for stalling on the transfer of nearly £200 million it has earmarked to invest in the region's renewable energy industry.
Donald Trump's pensioner adversary wins latest legal battle
(Tue 11 Jan 2011 23:16)
Scottish widow Molly Forbes has won the latest round of her legal battle to prevent Donald Trump's organisation from forcibly taking over her home as part of his plans to develop a luxury golf resort.
Smart meters could pose a serious risk to health, report reveals
(Tue 11 Jan 2011 20:06)
The wireless technology at the heart of a smart meter roll-out is at the centre of a growing health scare following fears of an increased risk of cancer and other diseases.
UK to double oil rig inspections to reduce risk of pollution
(Tue 11 Jan 2011 14:21)
The UK is increasing the number of offshore oil and gas inspectors to better safeguard against pollution incidents in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico disaster.
Defra 'lacks influence' to deliver PM's pledge of being greenest govt
(Mon 10 Jan 2011 21:07)
An influential group of MPs has called for greater support from Prime Minister David Cameron to ensure his pledge on becoming the “greenest government” is delivered.
US Army joins battle against carbon with waste-to-fuel system
(Mon 10 Jan 2011 17:26)
The US Army has developed a pioneering, zero carbon footprint system that converts rubbish into fuel and leaves virtually no trace of leftover waste.
UK and China sign joint deal to strengthen low carbon growth
(Mon 10 Jan 2011 16:40)
Low carbon growth is to be the focus of a joint UK-China deal that was formally agreed today during a state visit to London by Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang.
Europe expands its nature protection areas by 27,000 sq kms
(Mon 10 Jan 2011 13:35)
Europe's flora and fauna are now better protected with a massive increase in the size of the region's nature conservation areas.
UK retail chain on course to slash plastic bag use by half
(Sat 08 Jan 2011 18:36)
Grocery retail chain Booths is setting a green example by dramatically cutting the use of plastic bags in its stores.
